Robertson Hare
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1891 in Islington, London, England
- Died
- January 25, 1979 (aged 87)
- Active Years
- 1930–1972 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
John Robertson Hare, OBE, was an English actor born in Islington, London, on December 17, 1891. He died on January 25, 1979, at the age of 87. Hare gained fame for his work in the Aldwych farces and is remembered by modern audiences for his role as the Archdeacon in the BBC sitcom All Gas and Gaiters. Described as short in stature and of unheroic appearance, he built his stage career on character roles, often portraying older men. His early experience included touring in the part of a retired lawyer known as Grumpy. He was also known for portraying bald-headed, henpecked husbands in film versions of Ben Travers farces and for a trademark stage performance involving lost trousers.
Career overview
John Robertson Hare was an English actor born in Islington, London, on December 17, 1891. Known for his short stature and unheroic appearance, he established his stage career through character roles, often portraying older men from the beginning of his professional life. Before achieving success in the West End, he toured in the provinces, where one of his favorite parts was the retired lawyer Grumpy. Following his service in the army during the First World War, he gained prominence through his work in the Aldwych farces, appearing alongside Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls.
Throughout his career, Hare became well known to British audiences for his portrayals of bald-headed, henpecked husbands in film adaptations of Ben Travers' West End farces. A recurring trademark of his stage performances involved the character losing his trousers. In his later years, he remained recognizable to modern audiences for his role as the Archdeacon in the BBC sitcom All Gas and Gaiters. Hare, who held an OBE, maintained a career that spanned 45 known credits. He passed away on January 25, 1979, at the age of 87.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Raising the Roof (1972)
- Ooh La La! (1968)
- Salt & Pepper (1968) as Dove
- All Gas and Gaiters (1967) as The Archdeacon, The Venerable Henry Blunt
- Hotel Paradiso (1966) as The Duke
- Crooks Anonymous (1962) as Grimsdale
- The Young Ones (1961) as Chauffeur
- Seven Keys (1961) as Mr. Piggott
- Out of the Shadow (1961) as Ronald Fortescue
- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Dr. Vincent
- Theatre Night (1957) as Jason Kilpatrick
- Three Men in a Boat (1956) as Photographer
- My Wife's Family (1956) as Noah Parker
- Our Girl Friday (1953) as Professor Gibble
- The Magic Box (1952) as Sitter in Bath Studio
- One Wild Oat (1951) as Humphrey Proudfoot
- Things Happen at Night (1948) as Vincent Ebury
- He Snoops to Conquer (1944) as Sir Timothy Strawbridge
- Women Aren't Angels (1943) as Wilmer Popday
- Banana Ridge (1942) as Willoughby Pink
- Yesterday Is Over Your Shoulder (1940) as Mr Anyman
- So This Is London (1939) as Henry Honeycutt
- A Spot of Bother (1938) as Dear Mr. Binky Rudd
- O.H.M.S. (1937)
- Aren't Men Beasts! (1937) as Herbert Holly
- Pot Luck (1936)
- Jack of All Trades (1936) as Lionel Fitch
- Oh, Daddy! (1935) as Rupert Boddy
- Stormy Weather (1935) as Mr. Bullock
- Car of Dreams (1935) as Henry Butterworth
- Foreign Affaires (1935) as Mr. Hardy Hornett
- Fighting Stock (1935) as Duck
- It's a Boy (1934) as Allister
- Dirty Work (1934) as Clement Peck
- A Cup of Kindness (1934) as Ernest Ramsbottom
- Friday the Thirteenth (1933) as Ralph Lightfoot
- A Cuckoo in the Nest (1933) as Rev. Sloley Jones
- Just My Luck (1933) as Trigg
- Turkey Time (1933) as Edwin Stoatt
- Thark (1932) as Hook
- A Night Like This (1932) as Miles Tuckett
- Rookery Nook (1930) as Harold Twine
- Tons of Money (1930) as Chesterman
- On Approval (1930) as Hedworth
- Plunder (1930) as Oswald Veal
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What movies or TV shows is Robertson Hare best known for?
Robertson Hare is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Salt & Pepper (1968), All Gas and Gaiters (1967), Crooks Anonymous (1962), The Young Ones (1961).
When and where was Robertson Hare born?
Robertson Hare was born on December 16, 1891 in Islington, London, England. They passed away on January 25, 1979.
How many credits does Robertson Hare have?
Robertson Hare has 45 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1930 and 1972.
What is Robertson Hare's background in cinema and television?
John Robertson Hare, OBE, was an English actor born in Islington, London, on December 17, 1891. He died on January 25, 1979, at the age of 87. Hare gained fame for his work in the Aldwych farces and is remembered by modern audiences for his role as the Archdeacon in the BBC sitcom All Gas and Gaiters. Described as shor...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Magic Box (1952) as Sitter in Bath Studio — aged about 60
- All Gas and Gaiters (1967) as The Archdeacon, The Venerable Henry Blunt — aged about 75
- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Dr. Vincent — aged about 68
- Crooks Anonymous (1962) as Grimsdale — aged about 70
- The Young Ones (1961) as Chauffeur — aged about 69
- Salt & Pepper (1968) as Dove — aged about 76
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